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KMID : 0361020200630120611
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2020 Volume.63 No. 12 p.611 ~ p.614
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A Case of Choanal Polyp Originated from the Inferior Turbinate
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Kang Ju-Chang
Shin Kyu-Ha
Kwon Kye-Won
Ahn Sang-Hyeon
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Abstract
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The choanal polyp, originating from inferior turbinate, is known to be extremely rare. We reporta case of a 65-year-old woman who was treated for choanal polyp originating from inferiorturbinate. She had felt left nasal obstruction for two weeks. In the endoscopic examination, polypoidtissue covered with the mucopurulent discharge was observed filling the left inferior meatus.
An ovoid homogenous enhancing lesion in the left posterior nasal cavity around the inferiorturbinate was observed on CT and MRI. Endoscopic mass excision with partial inferiorturbinectomy was performed under general anesthesia. The pedicle of the polyp was observedon the posterior side of the inferior turbinate. Complete resection including the mucosa aroundthe pedicle of the choanal polyp was performed. The patient was followed up for seven monthswithout any recurrence or complications.
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KEYWORD
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Choanal polyp, Endoscopic surgery, Inferior turbinate, Nasal cavity, Paranasal sinus
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